If you can't find a book in our library, you might be able to find it in one of these:
- American River College (Sacramento)
- California State University (Sacramento)
- Capitol Bible College (Sacramento)
- Cosumnes River College (Sacramento)
- Folsom Lake College (Folsom)
- Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary
- Graduate Theological Union (Berkeley)
- Professional School of Psychology (Sacramento)
- Sacramento City College (Sacramento)
- Sacramento Public Library System
- Sierra College (Rocklin)
- University of California (Davis)
- University of Nevada (Reno)
- University of the Pacific (Stockton)
- Washoe County Library System (Nevada)
- William Jessup University (Rocklin)
(916) 484-8455
http://www.arc.losrios.edu/~library/
American
River College does not extend borrowing privileges to people who are
not enrolled in the Los Rios Community College District. Western students
may use the collection in-house.
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California State University , Sacramento
(916) 278-5679
CSUS gives library cards to community borrowers. Community Borrowers must live in the Sacramento area and show a valid photo I.D. and a second proof of address (check, utility bill, car registration). Community Borrowers may check out 5 items at a time.
Patron Type |
Cost Per Card |
Community Borrowers (5 items) |
$25.00 for 3 months |
$50.00 for 6 months |
|
$75.00 for 1 year |
(916) 856-5677
http://ccconline.cc/college/index.htm
The CBC 3,000 volume reference library is in development and is not currently available to community members who do not attend CBC. Back to Top
(916) 691-7266
http://www.crc.losrios.edu/%7Elibrary/index.html
Community borrowers can obtain borrowing privileges by becoming a Friend of the Library for $30 each semester. Books from this library can also be obtained through the Sacramento Public Library using interlibrary loan. Back to Top
Folsom Lake College
(916) 608-6613
http://www.flc.losrios.edu/~library/
Community borrowers can borrow Folsom Lake College resources by becoming Friends of the Library. Regular membership is $30 per year. FLC alumni pay $15 per year. Back to Top
Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary
(415) 380-1615
http://www.ggbts.edu
GGBTS Library has approximately 230,000 materials available to Western students. A $20 fee is required to open an account. Back to Top
Graduate Theological Union
(510) 649-2500
http://library.gtu.edu/
The Graduate Theological Union Library is the largest theological library west of the Mississippi. Western students may purchase a special borrower’s card ($125 per year) that will allow limited borrowing privileges. Back to Top
Professional School of Psychology
(916) 364-0252
PSP has approximately 16,000 books, many of which are out-of-print. The books are organized based on a psychologist view of the subject, rather than the conventional Library of Congress filing system. Community members may use the inhouse collection but may not check out resources. Back to Top
(916) 558-2301
http://www.scc.losrios.edu/~library/
Community borrowers may purchase a special borrower’s card ($30 per year) that will allow limited borrowing privileges. Back to Top
Sacramento Public Library System
(916) 264-2770
Any person who maintains a permanent address in California may apply for a Sacramento Public Library card. There is no fee to acquire a card.
To obtain a card, please fill out an application at any Sacramento Public Library location. All applicants must show proof of address and provide an ID number from one of the following: California Drivers License, California ID, Matricula Consular, Military ID, Passport, or Resident Alien card.
One card is issued per person and may be used at any Sacramento Public Library location, as well as libraries in Colusa County , the city of Folsom, Sutter County , and the city of Woodland .
Library cards have two-year expiration dates and may be renewed at any Sacramento Public Library location. There is no fee to renew your card. Back to Top
Sierra College
(916) 789-2636
http://lrc.sierracollege.edu/
(916) 752-6561
Unaffiliated Borrowers
Library cards issued to unaffiliated individuals include on-site borrowing privileges, but they do not provide access to all library services or materials. Unaffiliated borrowers are limited to 5 circulating items at one time; members of Library Associates may have 10 circulating items at one time.
Unaffiliated borrowers must be at least 18 years old and be a resident of the state of California . Either a valid California driver's license or another photo ID and proof of a California mailing address (e.g., a utility bill in the applicant's name) must be presented when applying for privileges.
Unaffiliated borrowers may not check out journals or periodicals. Unaffiliated borrowers are not eligible to use interlibrary loan or the document delivery service, nor do they have off-site access to licensed electronic resources.
Library Associates
Prospective borrowers may wish to consider joining the Library Associates. Annual membership is $55.00. Members of Library Associates may borrow up to 10 items at one time. Information and applications are available at library circulation desks. Library Associates are not eligible to use interlibrary loan or the document delivery service, nor do they have off-site access to licensed electronic resources. The ability to place holds, recalls, and requests for in-process materials are the same as for other unaffiliated borrowers. Back to Top
(775) 784-6500 ext. 321
Community borrowers can obtain access to the UNR collection by joining the Friends of the Library. The fee is $25 per year for Nevada residents and $50 per year for out-of-state residents. Back to Top
University of the Pacific (Stockton)
(209) 946-2431
http://library.pacific.edu/index.html
The main library at University of the Pacific offers 400,000 books and 4,000 journals. Community members may use the library for a $50 annual fee. For more information on how to obtain a library card, please contact the Circulation Department at 946-2341. Back to Top
Washoe County Library System ( Reno )
775-327-8349
Nevada residents and California residents who live in El Dorado , Lassen, Placer, Plumas , Nevada , or Sierra county may apply for a library card. There is no fee to acquire a card. Please visit: http://www.washoe.lib.nv.us/mod.php?mod=userpage&menu=1107&page_id=45 for detailed information about obtaining a library card. Back to Top
(916) 577-2288
Western Seminary Sacramento students may purchase a special borrower’s card ($50 per semester) that will allow limited borrowing privileges. Back to Top
This page was last updated in June 2007.
